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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 316
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Hydraulic brakes have better modulation and lever...

Hydraulic brakes have better modulation and lever feel than mechanical brakes. On the negative side, installation and setup can be messy, as can routine brake bleeding, sometimes very messy. A person...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 732
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I prefer watching news race coverage. The Netflix...

I prefer watching news race coverage. The Netflix documentary has added a “reality” tv twist to the Tour which I don’t like, with the same annoying sound effects, and annoying after-the-fact phony...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-16-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 205
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’ve posted photos of it here before, but I built...

I’ve posted photos of it here before, but I built this bike for around $3k. It’s a 2023 All City Space Horse with a double-butted chrome moly frame. It is fitted with a Shimano GRX 820 12 speed...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-15-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 35,736
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’m here all day, every day, for years, and I’ll...

I’m here all day, every day, for years, and I’ll see a K3 on most days (I ride every day). Yahoo Auctions Japan has lots of bikes and parts listed, and bike shops have a good selection of models....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 792
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’ve seen more than a few broken derailleurs in...

I’ve seen more than a few broken derailleurs in my days when working at a bike shop, I broke one myself some years ago, and came close to breaking another back in March. I saved the last one by...
Forum: Touring
06-12-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 417
Posted By 50PlusCycling

The Sutra is a more realistic bike. Here in Japan...

The Sutra is a more realistic bike. Here in Japan with its varied terrain they are very popular with tourers, bikes and frames are easy to find. I don’t worry about gearing limitations, these bikes...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-12-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 520
Posted By 50PlusCycling

The slower you ride, the harder it is to stay...

The slower you ride, the harder it is to stay steady. Motor officers (police who ride motorcycles) have to pass a low-speed qualification course, which on a loaded down police bike is very difficult....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-12-24, 12:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 809
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I worked in law enforcement in South Florida, was...

I worked in law enforcement in South Florida, was an avid cyclist at the time, and was always armed. But those were more civilized times, the term “road rage” hadn’t yet been coined, and altercations...
Forum: Touring
06-11-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 231
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I live in Japan. The best months for touring...

I live in Japan. The best months for touring Shikoku would be May or October, otherwise known as “peak” months by the Japanese. June is the rainy season, July through September are very hot and...
Forum: Touring
06-11-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 861
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I have 5 bikes, and each one has a Brooks B17...

I have 5 bikes, and each one has a Brooks B17 saddle. When I was young and rebellious, I scoffed at Brooks saddles as being for “Freds” or old people. But as one gets older, one (usually) gets wiser,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 153
Posted By 50PlusCycling

It says to heat the cut end of the tape to make...

It says to heat the cut end of the tape to make it stick. This also prevents the woven plastic at the end of the tape from unraveling. Do not heat the entire length of bar tape, just the very end.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-11-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 809
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I used to work in law enforcement, and the video...

I used to work in law enforcement, and the video shows an example of vehicular assault, in addition to reckless driving, not to mention another charge of simple assault for shoving the cyclist. These...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,271
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I built my own bike based on a steel All City...

I built my own bike based on a steel All City Space Horse frame. It has a smooth and supple ride, adequate gearing for the nearby mountains, and it is remarkably comfortable. Though All City has gone...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 467
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’ve been riding just as long, and have had a...

I’ve been riding just as long, and have had a couple of Bromptons along the way. When my last one was stolen, I got a different bike. I had moved to a new neighborhood in a more hilly area, and I had...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-11-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 918
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I run a 1x12 GRX driveline, and like it. It has...

I run a 1x12 GRX driveline, and like it. It has lots of range, and shifts very well. The 2x system would shift better as there is less variation in the big rings on the cassette. Pushing the chain...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-09-24, 01:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 531
Posted By 50PlusCycling

On longer rides I’ll get a cola from a machine or...

On longer rides I’ll get a cola from a machine or convenience store (which are all over Japan). The sugar and caffeine give me enough of a kick to keep up my energy. On shorter rides and at home I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-08-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 639
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I find all the things which make a comfortable...

I find all the things which make a comfortable neighborhood bike make for an uncomfortable long distance/performance bike. Sitting upright on a wide padded seat is great for going to the grocery...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,643
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I ran tubulars for years, largely because I liked...

I ran tubulars for years, largely because I liked vintage bikes. No “pro” road bike of the 70’s or 80’s came with clinchers. I used these bikes for commuting, and for long fitness rides, and had...
Forum: Touring
06-07-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 697
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Japan is cheap right now. First, Japan was not...

Japan is cheap right now. First, Japan was not hit by the rampant inflation suffered by America and Europe, prices now are not much higher than 4 years ago. Second, the BOJ still has interest rates...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,574
Posted By 50PlusCycling

My kids are still young, and still riding MTBs....

My kids are still young, and still riding MTBs. For myself and my brother, we got our first drop-bar bikes while in junior high school. I got a Schwinn Le Tour, he got a Schwinn Caliente. Both bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,650
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I normally ride about 150 miles per week, and...

I normally ride about 150 miles per week, and have been a “serious” cyclist for some 40 years. I use a Brooks B17 saddle, and I do not wear padded cycling shorts. I ride in jeans in the colder...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 6,590
Views: 625,581
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I got over my food poisoning, and enjoyed a...

I got over my food poisoning, and enjoyed a pretty good ride at the park. I usually ride 100km on Tuesdays, but I’m taking baby steps. Surprisingly I set a new PR for 40km.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 01:54 AM
Replies: 6,590
Views: 625,581
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I did an easy 20km today. I spent last week in...

I did an easy 20km today. I spent last week in America visiting family, the trip took a couple extra days due to weather-related flight cancelations and delays. While waiting at LAX for my flight to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-02-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,808
Posted By 50PlusCycling

It saturated fat dangerous? Who knows? Pretty...

It saturated fat dangerous? Who knows? Pretty much every study on diet going back 60 years has been at least partially debunked. From what I can gather in my experience with different diets and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 446
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I live in Japan, and was recently looking at a...

I live in Japan, and was recently looking at a Gita touring bike. Japanese bikes of that era were often built with Columbus or Reynolds tubing, and could come with Campy dropouts, and Cinelli or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 745
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I wear a cycling cap under my helmet. It’s...

I wear a cycling cap under my helmet. It’s hotter, but it keeps the bugs out of my hair, and prevents my scalp from getting sunburned through the vents. Modern cycling caps are comfortable, light,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,543
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I have Di2 shifting on 2 bikes, and I like it....

I have Di2 shifting on 2 bikes, and I like it. Shifting is precise, the auto-trim is a great feature, and you can customize your installation. I was able to hide the battery in the seat post of my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,092
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’ve been using a POC Ventral Air helmet for a...

I’ve been using a POC Ventral Air helmet for a few months. It’s very cool, and so light that it feels like you aren’t even wearing a helmet. It’s available in a large number of colors.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,133
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I much prefer genuine chamois over the newer...

I much prefer genuine chamois over the newer synthetic pads. I’ve ridden many thousands of miles using both, and find the old-school shorts more comfortable, especially for really long rides. The...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 593
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Bromptons seem to be selling well here in Japan....

Bromptons seem to be selling well here in Japan. They’ve always been popular here, but I have seen a lot of new bikes on the roads. There are many dealers here, and the selection is always good.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,479
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Refueling during a ride doesn’t help much if you...

Refueling during a ride doesn’t help much if you haven’t properly fueled up before the ride. It takes time to metabolize food, and what you eat the day before the ride has a greater influence than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,555
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I can find big differences in daily performance...

I can find big differences in daily performance on the same bike. Some days I am stronger and faster, other days I’m not, it depends on what I have eaten on the previous day, and how well I rested...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,903
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Buying a used carbon fiber, rim-brake wheel set...

Buying a used carbon fiber, rim-brake wheel set is like buying a half eaten piece of toast. I wouldn’t do it. I have bought junk more than once, some things are more likely to be junk than other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,311
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Group rides are a blast. I was a serious loner as...

Group rides are a blast. I was a serious loner as a kid, but an avid cyclist. The local bike shop owner invited me to take part in their Sunday group ride, and I did. I got dropped, got a flat when I...
Forum: Touring
05-18-24, 01:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 974
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I got back on my bike at the beginning of March,...

I got back on my bike at the beginning of March, I wanted an early start to getting into shape for some longer bikepacking trips coming up this summer. It’s now the middle of May, and I am doing 3...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-17-24, 12:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,510
Posted By 50PlusCycling

My 2003 Giant AC-1 is still going strong. Most of...

My 2003 Giant AC-1 is still going strong. Most of its life its been in the salt air in Honolulu, and now its in Tokyo. The frame and Shiver fork are still perfectly good, enough so that I upgraded...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-17-24, 12:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 313
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Hmm. I have the GRX 12 speed driveline on my...

Hmm. I have the GRX 12 speed driveline on my bike, but the GRX system uses MTB gear spacing, meaning I needed to get a Micro Spline free hub for the 12 speed cassette.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 12:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,345
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I got a “Bike Hand” too set from Amazon for about...

I got a “Bike Hand” too set from Amazon for about $40, and have used it to build 3 bikes. The tools aren’t Snap-On quality, but they are good enough to get the job done. The only tool the kit didn’t...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-24, 12:30 AM
Replies: 27,304
Views: 3,252,361
Posted By 50PlusCycling

112km today. The ride to Tokyo Bay was once again...

112km today. The ride to Tokyo Bay was once again into a strong headwind, but once I turned the corner into Kasai Rinkai park, it became easier. I did my strongest pace in the final 20km through the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-16-24, 01:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 614
Posted By 50PlusCycling

It’s geared well enough for your needs. Unless...

It’s geared well enough for your needs. Unless you live in a hilly or mountainous area, the gearing is sufficient. A bike’s speed has more to do with the rider than the bike itself.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,832
Posted By 50PlusCycling

My wife doesn’t go with me on longer rides, but...

My wife doesn’t go with me on longer rides, but she does go on shorter rides with me and our daughter. She’s a career woman with a rather serious position in finance, and is quite busy. My work is...
Forum: Touring
05-14-24, 02:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 679
Posted By 50PlusCycling

The Nakasendo trail, from Tokyo to Kyoto, or vice...

The Nakasendo trail, from Tokyo to Kyoto, or vice versa, might work for you. Cycling the trail usually takes about a week. I live in Tokyo, and am planning a ride from here to Kyoto in the summer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,352
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I bought a new Scwhinn a few years ago, and was...

I bought a new Scwhinn a few years ago, and was unhappy with the quality. It was made in China, the welds looked like they had been done in a junior high school metal shop. The paint looked good when...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-10-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 27,304
Views: 3,252,361
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I did another 100km ride out to Saitama, and then...

I did another 100km ride out to Saitama, and then to Tokyo Bay. I felt very good heading out, I’ve managed to ride nearly 2000km since the end of February, and my fitness level is now pretty high....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,717
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I had to change a tubular on a long ride out in...

I had to change a tubular on a long ride out in the Everglades. Presta valves and canister adapters can be tricky at times, I lost most of the gas from the first canister, and much of it from the...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-08-24, 11:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,280
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I work from home, and most of what I need is...

I work from home, and most of what I need is within 10 minutes walk from where I live. If you think driving and parking is tough where you are, try living here in central Tokyo. But I do have a car,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-08-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,852
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I like SPD pedals, they are simple, the cleats...

I like SPD pedals, they are simple, the cleats are long lasting, there are countless shoe options, including shoes, boots, and sandals which are useful for walking and cycling.

My favorite pedal...
Forum: Touring
05-08-24, 02:10 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,620
Posted By 50PlusCycling

One of the things I like about riding is that I...

One of the things I like about riding is that I can eat more without increasing my weight, or causing other issues with my health. I used to eat more of what was considered a “heart healthy” diet....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 6,590
Views: 625,581
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Today was a leisurely ride around Tokyo, at an...

Today was a leisurely ride around Tokyo, at an easy pace, and enjoying the sights and sounds. Normally I would have gone on a longer and faster ride, but the wind is howling today.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-04-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,699
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I started riding a motorcycle when I was 12, it...

I started riding a motorcycle when I was 12, it was a Honda motocrosser which was so tall I couldn’t reach the ground with my feet. But I loved it. I rode motorcycles for another 30-something years,...
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